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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,916.80, 955,694.40 and 371,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,916.80, 955,694.40 and 371,804.80 is: 557,018.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,916.80 : 955,694.40 = 371,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,916.80/955,694.40 = 371,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,916.80x = 955,694.40 × 371,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,916.80x = 355,331,765,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,331,765,253.12/637,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,018.98

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